CinemaOSMovie · 1972 · 1h 43m · R
The Harder They Come

With a Piece in His Hand He Takes on the Man!

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Ivanhoe Martin arrives in Kingston, Jamaica, looking for work and, after some initial struggles, lands a recording contract as a reggae singer. He records his first song, "The Harder They Come," but after a bitter dispute with a manipulative producer named Hilton, soon finds himself resorting to petty crime in order to pay the bills. He deals marijuana, kills some abusive cops and earns local folk hero status. Meanwhile, his record is topping the charts.

Directed byPerry Henzell

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 43m
Language
EN
Released
August 1, 1972
Studios
International Films

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Trailers & teasers

2 videos
The Harder They Come Teaser - 50th anniversary screenings

The Harder They Come Teaser - 50th anniversary screenings

The Harder They Come Trailer

The Harder They Come Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Jimmy Cliff

Jimmy Cliff

Ivanhoe "Ivan" Martin

Janet Bartley

Elsa

Carl Bradshaw

Jose

Ras Daniel Hartman

Pedro

Basil Keane

Preacher

Bob Charlton

Hilton

Winston Stona

Winston Stona

Detective Ray Jones

Lucia White

Mother

Volair Johnson

Pushcart Boy

Beverly Anderson

Housewife

Creative team
Directed by
Perry Henzell
Perry Henzell
Written by
Perry Henzell
Perry Henzell
Trevor D. Rhone
Produced by
Perry Henzell
Perry Henzell
Jeff Scheftel

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